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1. Q:
How does natural hair dye, hair color differs from chemical hair dye?Chemical
Dye:
Most of the chemical dyes contain bleaching agents, such as
ammonia and or peroxide which damage the outer most layer and create
capillaries in the hair shaft to deposit hair dye inside. The next
application again does the same to hair shaft. This results in loss
of strength, causes roughness over time, gradually damage hair and
scalp permanently.
Natural Dye:
Natural Dye, hair color as
Lustrous Henna, colors hair by coating the hair shaft. It provides
thickness to hair and stay stick as semi-permanent color. The next
application again does the same and results in an increase in
strength and shine to hair. The herbs from Lustrous Henna provides
nourishment to the scalp, keeping it healthy.
2. Q:
What is PPD?
A: Paraphenylenediamine - PPD (a coal tar derivative)
is a main coloring agent in most of chemical hair dyes. This coal tar
derivative is also used with other names in chemical dyes.
3. Q:
What are the allergic reactions PPD can cause?
A: Allergic
reactions caused by PPD containing hair dye, in mild cases usually
only involves dermatitis to the upper eyelids or the rims of the
ears. In more severe cases there may be marked reddening,
swelling and blistering of the scalp and the face. The eyelids may
close completely and allergic contact dermatitis reaction become
widespread.
4. Q:
How much Lustrous Henna we need for one application?
5. Q:
How does Lustrous Henna differs from regular plain Henna?
6. Q: How long Lustrous Henna lasts?
A: 3-4 weeks the
color will fade. But the best part is since Lustrous Henna fades
gradually, does not show ugly distinctive color difference with
growth as with a chemical dye. Depending on the type of hair and how
many times a person shampoos, in most people it fades away in 6-12
weeks.
7. Q: Can I see actual color on my hair immediately
after the application?
A: You will see the color, but the actual
color will appear in 24 to 48 hours. As the color gets darker within
this time period the actual coverage is established after this
period. However, the color you get immediately after the application,
still be admired by most people, as it is attractive enough to catch
attention of people around you.
8. Q: I have lot of gray hair, will I
be able to cover gray?
A: Gray hair is usually coarser and dryer
then the other type of hair, as they tend to loose the natural oils.
Up to 20% gray can be covered easier by the semi permanent dye
as Lustrous Henna in any shade. People with more then 20% gray
may require two or three applications to get a desired shade. Once
you achieve the desired shade, it is normally easy to maintain
afterwards.
9. Q: My hair is dry; will Lustrous Henna work on my
hair?
A: Lustrous Henna not only color hair but its conditioning
properties help brings body, life and vibrancy to dry damaged hair.
Lustrous Henna enriches hair with its essential oil, giving hair
natural radiance.
10. Q: Can I use Lustrous Henna before or after a
perm?
A: You may, but you must do a strand test first, since
chemically treated hair do not react to Lustrous Henna same way as
normal hair. The chemicals may react with Lustrous Henna in
unexpected ways. In addition Lustrous Henna may loosen the curl of
the perm. Avoid Lustrous Henna application on freshly perm hair. Let
the perms settle for few days.
11. Q: I use PPD base chemical hair
dye; I like to switch to a healthy non toxic hair dye as Lustrous
Henna. Will this work? Do I need to wait until the chemical comes
off?
A: You do not need to wait for your present chemical comes
off. You can start Lustrous Henna application any time.
12. Q: I have
dark hair, what will Lustrous Henna do for me?
A: A great number
of younger people, especially people with brown, dark brown, black,
and red hair, apply Lustrous Henna to beautify their hair. Lustrous
Henna red is the most admired shade for this purpose. This red shade
brings a reddish tint to the hair, makes hair look very healthy and
beautiful.
13. Q: I have dark brown hair, will Lustrous Henna Red
shade will make my hair red?
A: Lustrous Henna cannot lighten your
hair. The red shade will not make your hair completely red, instead
it will add a reddish ting to your hair. This reddish tint reflects
very well against the light, making your hair look very attractive.
14. Q:
Can two Lustrous Henna colors be mixed to make a new shade?
A:
Some people do experiment by mixing colors to come up a shade of
their choice, which is ok. We can not guarantee any specific results.
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